This Stock Market Is Not for Amateurs
at The Street - Fri May 02, 5:10PM CDT
This 2014 stock market is disfunctional. The indices are extremely volatile, with no clear direction.
Time to Tread Carefully in This Stock Market
at The Street - Thu May 01, 4:25PM CDT
The DJIA and the S&P 500 remain in overbought territory. The Nasdaq is close behind, with the Russell 2000 far behind and weak.
Temper Dow Growth Optimism on Volume Concerns
at The Street - Wed Apr 30, 5:40PM CDT
The Dow closed at a new 2014 high, but with lack of buying volume, traders and investors need to be cautious.
The Market's Winning Streak Ends
at The Street - Wed Apr 23, 4:17PM CDT
The winning streak for the Nasdaq, Russell 2000, and the S&P 500 ended on Wednesday at six days in a row. Volume was pathetic once again, which is a very bad sign.
S&P, Nasdaq, Russell on 6-Day Win Streak
at The Street - Tue Apr 22, 4:22PM CDT
Volume, however, continues to be a major concern on the upside.
Carnage in the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 Indexes
at The Street - Mon Apr 07, 4:12PM CDT
The selling continued as both the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 have entered into Trend Bearish territory.
DJIA and S&P Finally Succumb to the Nasdaq and Russell 2000
at The Street - Fri Apr 04, 4:12PM CDT
The DJIA and S&P 500 finally see some serious selling pressure.
DJIA, S&P 500 Continue to Outperform Others
at The Street - Thu Apr 03, 4:48PM CDT
The DJIA and the S&P 500 continue to outperform the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 on a daily basis. This is not good news for the intermediate term.
Volatility ETFs Crash as Market Fears Drop - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 1:00PM CST
Thanks to declining worries about the market, volatility ETNs have lost all of their 2014 momentum.
Volatility ETFs Skyrocket on Broad Market Weakness - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 03, 9:00AM CST
Inside the incredible run in the volatility ETF market over the past ten days.
What This Indicator Is Saying About the S&P 500
Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 30, 6:00PM CST
There is no such thing as a magic indicator that will tell you when to buy and sell the S&P 500 , and we Fools do not recommend timing the market. However, Foolish investors can use the following indicator to decide whether to be fearful of a...
The Two Month VIX Cycle
Chad Karnes - ETFG - Fri Nov 15, 7:37PM CST
Buying the VIX is a great way to hedge your portfolio, if you can get the timing right. Luckily, the VIX has provided us some excellent technical clues that we can combine with the uncertainty from Washington to come up with some great VIX trades.
Are VIX Traders Riding the Wrong Roller Coaster?
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Thu Oct 24, 9:58PM CDT
We highlight the performance discrepancies between the VIX and VIX ETPs and why traders need to understand the difference.
Is a Fearless Stock Market Cause for Concern?
Chad Karnes - ETFG - Wed Aug 14, 7:38PM CDT
The VIX can often signal a peak in stock market prices. By flipping it, it will typically move up and down along with the market and can sometimes be easier to help identify major market turning points.
Volatility Is On My Mind - Analyst Blog
Nick Kalivas - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 02, 3:45PM CDT
S&P 500 30 day historical volatility is getting low. It???s worth watching.
A Common Sense View for Investing in Stocks
Chad Karnes - ETFG - Tue Jun 18, 3:31PM CDT
A little common sense can go a long way. After a 4 year non-stop market rally, long-term investors really should take a step back and wonder if they are just chasing returns or actually making good purchase decisions.